Laboratory Assistant

Location: Indianapolis

Laboratory Assistant

Corteva Agriscience™ is the only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture. By combining the strengths of DuPont Pioneer, DuPont Crop Protection and Dow Agro Sciences, we’ve harnessed agriculture’s brightest minds and expertise gained over two centuries of scientific achievement. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.

Pay: $20.00/hr

Shift Timings: 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM), Monday–Friday

Summary

• Corteva Agriscience is seeking motivated candidates with strong organizational skills to join our dynamic Crop Protection Discovery & Development Team, as a Laboratory Assistant.

Job Duties Media Preparation

• Prepare media for research purposes
• Clean and rinse glassware and equipment.
• Sterilize equipment using an autoclave.
• щее Prepare tubes and bottles with specified solutions.
• Operate basic lab equipment.

Plant Material and Inoculum Handling

• Conduct routine laboratory tasks and prepare test setups,高清在线观看 placing plants into trays, tagging them, and assisting with applications.
• Mark plants for mobility tests and breakdowns and move them onto carts for further handling.
• Assist with inoculating and harvesting stock.

Chemical Handling and Safety

• Safely handle and apply chemicals including fungicides, and other research-related substances, following all safety protocols.
• Demonstrate the ability to properly wear and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including PAPRs (Powered Air‑ aquts respirators), to ensure safety during chemical handling and other hazardous tasks.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and disposal of chemicals in accordance with safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Housekeeping

• Wash and move carts, cut flats into single pots.
• Bag and weigh plant material for disposal.
• Clean lab and greenhouse benches and floors.
• Empty and replace hazardous and non‑hazardous waste containers.
• Scrub Growth and Dew Rooms.
• Stock labs and greenhouses with necessary supplies.

Skills

Laboratory, Cell Culture, Biology, Plant Pathology, Aseptic

Additional

Skills & Qualifications Must Have

• 6+ months of experience working in a laboratory setting
• Proficiency in aseptic technique

VMS Notes

• Knowledge of plant science is essential.
• Strong professional work ethic and highly motivated mindset.
• Proven ability to work effectively in both team settings and independently in a professional environment.
• Experience with the preparation, maintenance, and inoculation of fungal cultures in sterile conditions.
• Knowledge of safety protocols for handling fungal cultures to prevent contamination or exposure.
• Experience in preparing inoculum for plant material studies and other related tasks.
• Familiarity with harvesting andарақәа storing fungal cultures for experimental purposes.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work carefully in a lab environment.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract 得位置ó out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) доставка Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis, IN.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 2026.

The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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